Archive for June, 2009

by Lindsay Stordahl on June 27th, 2009
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I am nowhere near an expert on cats. I have no idea how to train them. I don’t think anyone does. But I love cats, and my two challenge me in ways my mutt Ace doesn’t. Cats are just so darn smart. Although I don’t believe all cats are smarter than all dogs, my two are definitely smarter than Ace. One thing Scout and Beamer have taught me is patience. They will scratch my couch. They will walk on my ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 26th, 2009
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Bubba & Company in Fargo is having its open house all day Saturday June 27th. There will be a cookout and a drawing for prizes with donations going to 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. If you haven’t checked out Bubba & Company, tomorrow would be a good day to do it! Bubba’s offers dog daycare in Fargo, dog grooming and boarding. It is located at 1345 University Dr. S. in Fargo. Bring your dog and check out B ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 24th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post by Ty Brown. Ty runs CommuniCanine, a dog obedience and behavior modification business in Utah. He also owns and operates the web site Dog Behavior Online which is full of dog training tips and resources. I get a lot of flak for this in the dog training community, but I am not a fan of the Halti, Gentle Leader and No-Pull Harnesses. I am currently raging a war of one against these training ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 22nd, 2009
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The following are some of my favorite dog behavior blog posts over the last year or so. Best dog behavior blog posts 1. How to deal with a dominant dog 2. How to help dogs and cats get along 3. Tips for moving when you have a dog 4. Dogs with fixations 5. Dealing with a hyper dog 6. Dogs need more exercise 7. How to introduce dogs 8. Dog behavior issues are never the dog’s fault 9. Don’t let your dog mak ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 21st, 2009
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Oh the joys of living near the Red River. So much for this bridge … Thanks a lot, Wahpeton, for sending us all your rain. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 18th, 2009
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My mutt Ace is one of the fittest dogs I know. He has a naturally lean body, and his sleek coat shows off his frame. He also gets plenty of exercise, and I don’t overfeed him. People are so used to seeing overweight dogs that they tell me my dog is underweight. It’s no wonder so many of us have fat pets. We don’t even realize they’re fat! Hide a dog’s obesity under a thick coat of fur, a ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 15th, 2009
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Two dog-training factors include socializing a dog and exercising a dog. Basic commands such as sit, stay, down, come and heel are necessary, but so is having a socialized dog. Too many people buy dogs and then refuse to spend any money on training. There are two reasons for this. Either the person truly can’t afford the $50 for a basic obedience class, or the person already spent hundreds on the dog so another ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 14th, 2009
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To see your outdoor dog photos published on That Mutt, send an email to Lindsay@thatmutt.com with Outdoor Dog Photos as the subject. Thanks to everyone who has submitted photos! Above is a photo I took of my parents’ golden retriever Elsie in Wisconsin. The following are the most recent outdoor dog photo submissions: Emma the black lab Emma (9) lives in Washington with her owner Tawna. Coco the chocolate lab ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 12th, 2009
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Many people are willing to provide foster homes for homeless dogs, but they have a big problem standing in their way: other family members. Either Mom won’t allow an extra dog in the house or Dad won’t allow it or the roommates are against it. Maybe the husband wants to foster a dog but his wife says no. Or maybe the girlfriend wants to foster dogs but her boyfriend says no. Living with a dog lover is a b ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 8th, 2009
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Note: Run That Mutt has expanded to include dog runners, dog walkers and pet sitters in multiple cities. Visit RunThatMutt.com if you are interested in starting a dog walking business. This post has also been expanded into an ebook on how to start a dog running or dog walking business. I quit my job as a newspaper copy editor and page designer last year to start a dog running business. I now have time to walk and tra ...
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